News in Brief: U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, UVA Law Alumna, Dies of Cancer at 74

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U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a prominent advocate for equality and a 1975 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, passed away at 74 from pancreatic cancer. She served Texas’ 18th District in Congress since 1994 and was instrumental in making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Known for her fearless advocacy, she represented her constituents with dignity and grace.

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Source: UVA Today

Update At: 7/23/2024

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